Family Weekend Itinerary: Where to Go, Eat and Shop on December 1-3

It's a payday weekend! Make the most out of it and enjoy quality bonding time with the family. Do something fun, eat good food, shop and unwind. Need ideas? Here are a several things happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday you might want to check out:

What to do

Magical Field of Lights in Nuvali

The Magical Field of Lights in Nuvali has returned even better and brighter than last year’s award-winning Christmas spectacle. More than 5,000 bulbs light up the field, and blink and change color to Christmas songs. Where last year visitors only watched from a distance, now there’s an area you can walk around and explore! If you're up for the drive, head to Nuvali, Laguna and catch the once-a-year treat. Shows are from 6 to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes, every day until Jan. 8 next year. 

McDo Stripes Run


There's still time to register the whole family for the McDo Stripes Run: Run for Reading happening this Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. For every sign-up, McDo donates one reading kit to a public school. Your runner's kit, on the other hand, will include a McDo breakfast meal, a pair of striped socks, a Stripes Run shirt, and the race bib. No one has to stay home too. There are designated races for kids of every age and families who want to run together. Register at participating McDo branches. Find more details here.  

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Where to eat

Sugar Factory


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Here's a treat! Eat at the Sugar Factory on a Sunday and the kiddos get a free scoop of ice cream each. A candy store and restaurant in one, the kids will be jumping up and down when they hear you're heading there this weekend. Promo runs until December. The Sugar Factory is located at Shangri-la The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 


Buca di Beppo 


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Just in time for the payday weekend! Buca di Beppo, a U.S.-based Italian restaurant now in the Philippines, is opening its doors this Friday, Dec. 1. Located at the BGC Corporate Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, this loud, quirkily decorated eatery is perfect for family lunch. Kids will love the Spaghetti and Meatballs and you can indulge with a Tiramisu. Read more about Buca di Beppo here. 

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Where to shop

SM Kids and SM Babies Warehouse Sale


Start your Christmas shopping this weekend! The SM Kids and SM Babies Warehouse Sale is happening from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, at the Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong. Score up to 50% off on everything baby and kids! 


Giordano Anniversary Sale


The Great Giordano Anniversary Sale is until this weekend only! Everything will be discounted up to 30% off! It's happening until Dec. 3 in all Giordano stores nationwide. 

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Where to spend your me-time

Family Portrait Workshop by Mothercare


Wanna learn how to take better photos of the kids? Mothercare is having a Family Portrait Workshop happening this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Mothercare BGC, Taguig. Professional photographer Stanley Ong, a Lumix Brand Ambassador, will be teaching you himself. Admission is free but registration is a must. Call 478-0473. 

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